Therapists in North Conway, NH

I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist serving NH clients remotely or in-person at my Greenland office. With my compassionate guidance, children and adults feel understood and can safely process their feelings and experiences in order to access tools for healing and growth.

Clients between the ages of 6 to 26 all and their families. My specialties include skill building to support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger management, emotional regulation, bullying, relationship issues, and other mental health symptoms. I love working with children of blended families, those going through divorce, and individuals who have experienced loss. I have found success building rapport by incorporating elements of pop culture, video games, board games, Legos, & movies. I utilize various expressive art modalities to help them express themselves. I believe there is no “One size fits all” with treatment.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, unexpected life events, or addiction? Let me guide you with my open-minded approach, whether you prefer talk therapy or using the art therapy approach, it's up to you. I have over a decade of experience working in the mental health field. We can work together on healthy coping skills, improving boundaries, processing grief, and learning ways to express yourself in these unsettling times. When attending session you can gain a stronger self-esteem, self-worth, and healthy communication skills. Online sessions only.

Because we are unique and complex people I choose a holistic and individualized counseling approach. I am both a traditional "talk therapist" and an expressive arts therapist specializing in art therapy. I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field working in various treatment setting with teens and adults. I help people gain insight, awareness, emotional release, problem solving and coping skills. I have considerable experience in treating emotional disturbances, trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders and anxiety. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy and psychodynamics; I use both approaches.

NOW accepting NEW clients with availability during traditional business hours. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, my role is to help guide you to achieve your treatment goals and find the type of wellness that comes from true self-acceptance and peace. Whether your needs involve development of coping skills, healing through creative expression, or changing the story that you have been carrying, my diverse experience in the field places me in a unique position to help you achieve all of your goals.

I believe in the healing power of connection and tailoring counseling specifically to the client’s needs. I have experience working with individuals of all ages. In addition to traditional EMDR therapy, my background also includes Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other solution-focused approaches. I am currently offering morning, afternoon and evening appointments. I look forward to connecting with you!

Do you wake up in the night thinking about your life experiences, wondering what happened or how you could have achieved a different outcome? Do these stories leave you feeling your grief and possible trauma, remorse, anger, fear, or loneliness? Are you willing to delve deeply into who you truly are and into what makes you uniquely you? Whatever your life journey, there is a path to understanding who you are, holding your stories with compassion & an evolving self-awareness. It is possible to tenderly reshape even the hardest stories while coming to understand their significance. You can claim authority over your life & find peace.

Megan knew at a young age that her life must include art! Seeking to address social and emotional issues through the arts she attended Plymouth State University in 2008, earning a bachelor degree in Art Education, with a minor in psychology and ceramics. She then graduated Lesley University in 2013 with a Master’s degree in Expressive Therapies with a specialization in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Megan is currently working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Northern New Hampshire.

Accepting new clients. (Last updated 1/12/24). Licensed in NH and Maine. Art Psychotherapy is using creative techniques to better understand emotions and behaviors. I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who offers traditional talk therapy and art therapy. My philosophy and therapeutic approach embraces the creative process. I believe that the human spirit is inspired and healed by nature. This approach can be transformative for individuals.

ADHD? Anxiety/Depression? Autism? Learning Problems? We have 40 years experience in Special Education as a Teacher, Administrator and Art Therapist and Mindfulness/Hypnosis. Services: 1. Our Education Advocacy mediates IEP and 504 meetings to help you get the services you need to help your child do better in school. 2. Brain Retraining to permanently rewire your or your child's ADD/HD brain using EEG Neurofeedback. This is extremely effective and has been researched by Tufts University School of Medicine. 3. We teach Mindfulness and Meditation to help individuals ages 3 to 103.

I hold mental health counselor licenses in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I bring extensive experience working with veterans, individuals in the Fire Service, and those dealing with PTSD. Additionally, I possess specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). One notable feature of ART is that clients can substitute their negative images with positive ones without the necessity of discussing the specifics of their trauma with the therapist. ART operates as a procedural, yet creative, approach, where the client maintains significant control over the process, with the ART Therapist serving as a supportive guide.

Current openings. For adults and adolescents experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, challenging life transitions, or low self-worth, finding the right therapist can feel difficult. A person-centered, trauma-informed, Health at Every Size approach allows for the development of a counseling relationship where identity can be explored, confidence developed, and overall feelings of wellness increased. I specialize in personalized approaches to overcoming disordered eating, developing body neutrality, and coping with life's worries. Now offering in-person and telehealth appointments!

I look forward to coming alongside you on your personal journey of self-discovery and healing through the therapeutic process. I bring a lifetime of personal experience and ten years of nursing and wellness experience. I take an integrated, holistic approach to understanding each individual's needs to find wholeness, peace, mindfulness, and growth in recovery and self-discovery process. In a partnership with you, we will take a collaborative and integrated approach to your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healthcare and overall well-being in a safe place for your personal exploration.

As a Cultural Psychologist and a Licensed Counselor, I have provided psychotherapy services to a wide range of clients for over 18 years. I specialize in seeing a client's strengths. My counseling style is warm and interactive, with occasional humor. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is customized to meet the unique and specific needs of my clients. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support you.

We all have a story. I believe our stories and experiences deserve a trusting space to process free from judgment. Within the therapeutic relationship, I aim to empower individuals to honor their stories with empathy through nuances of language and self-exploration. When we are given a validating space to understand ourselves in relation to our experiences, we are capable of making meaningful changes in our lives. Through curiosity and collaboration, I support people’s natural ability to heal in the wake of hardship.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, a challenging relationship, or loss of sense of self that affects your day-to-day life? Are you interested in the following forms of counseling; EMDR, art therapy, or play therapy?

I will meet you where you are at and listen with genuine curiosity to understand what your goals are and what is truly important to you. Together, we will tap into your strengths to inspire true growth and change in your life. I believe everybody has the ability to unlock their greatest potential and I can be a guide to help you tap into that potential through empowerment and awareness. We will utilize many different interventions to fit your interests and needs so that our time together can be as healing, engaging, and enjoyable as possible.

I have been working in this field for almost 10 years, and up until August of 2021, I worked in community mental health which allowed me to work with people of all ages and needs. I have experience working with children as young as 2 and adults into their 70s. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Modular Approach to Therapy for Children and Adolescents. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults mostly processing trauma, working through anxiety, depression, relationships, codependency and developing healthy boundaries. More recently I have worked through my own Postpartum Depression.